Diab is also known for appearing in Pepsi commercials alongside the likes of American pop icons J-Lo and Beyonce. He was awarded the World Music Award for Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist in 1998 for album "Nour El Ain," and managed to get the same award in 2001 for his album "Aktr Wahed Beyhbak 2001"and in 2007 for "El Lillady."

The Arab Music Festival organisers say they will also include "local and international representatives of Sydney's vibrant Middle Eastern Community."